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Caffè Macaroni star
59 Columbus Ave
(At Jackson St)
tel.: 415/956-9737
North Beach/Telegraph Hill
Italian
Price Category: Inexpensive

You wouldn't know it from the looks (or name) of it, but this tiny, funky restaurant on busy Columbus Avenue is one of the best southern Italian restaurants in the city. It looks as though it can hold only two customers at a time, and if you don't duck your head when entering the upstairs dining room, you might as well ask for one lump or two. Fortunately, the kitchen also packs a wallop, dishing out a large variety of antipasti and excellent pastas. The spinach-and-cheese ravioli with wild-mushroom sauce is outstanding, and the gnocchi is probably the best you'll find outside Italy. The owners and staff are always vivacious and friendly, and young ladies in particular will enjoy the attentions of the charming Italian men manning the counter.

Main courses $9-$18. Open: Mon-Sat 5-10pm. Reservations accepted on weekdays--not on weekends. Credit Cards: Not Accepted. Bus: 15 or 41.


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